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NY A09837
Bill
Status
4/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits life, accident, health, disability, long-term care, and medical indemnity insurers from conditioning insurance rates, coverage provision, renewal, or other coverage terms on an individual's agreement to undergo genetic testing.
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Prevents insurers from requiring, soliciting, or using genetic information and genetic testing results in any manner for insurance purposes.
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Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew policies, canceling policies, or altering coverage terms based on an insured individual's genetic predisposition or that of family members.
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Allows insurers to access medical records and consider medical diagnoses included in those records, even if based on genetic test results.
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Defines "genetic testing" and "genetic predisposition" by reference to section 79-l of the civil rights law and takes effect immediately.
Legislative Description
Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.
Last Action
referred to insurance
4/19/2022